The problem with projecting how long a rebuild will take is that every other team in the MLB is also trying to win. You don’t control your own destiny—other factors weigh in, too. In our division alone, there are two teams with a head start on our rebuild (Twins, White Sox) and the Royals will likely be on par with us. Who’s to say we'll execute better than any of them? The Indians are poised to win the Central for 2-3 more seasons. After that, it’s a crap shoot.

why do we need to trade everyone? aren't guys like Fulmer and Castellanos the type of players we should be seeking? If we don't try and build around some core guys, we won't have a winning team for another 5 years, at a minimum. Remember, historically, trading established players for prospects almost always works in favor of the team acquiring the proven product.